Sri Lanka Raises Electricity Tariffs Amid Deepening Energy Crisis
Colombo, May 11, 2026 (Agencies) – Sri Lanka will raise electricity tariffs by up to 18 percent starting Monday as the country battles worsening energy costs linked to Middle East…
Big Tech Launches ‘Utilize’ Coalition to Push Cheaper Electricity
WASHINGTON, March 14 2026 (Agencies): Google, Tesla, and other major technology firms have launched a new coalition called Utilize to promote more efficient use of the U.S. power grid, pledging…
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan Seal Landmark Water-Energy Swap Deal
Cholpon-Ata, September 7, 2025 (Agencies): In a significant step toward addressing Central Asia’s deepening water and energy challenges, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan have signed a landmark trilateral agreement to exchange…
Afghanistan Inks $10 Billion Deal to Launch 10,000 MW Power Project Across Multiple Provinces
Kabul, August 3, 2025 (Agencies) — Afghanistan has signed a historic $10 billion Memorandum of Understanding with Azizi Energy Private Company to develop the country’s largest-ever power generation initiative, targeting…
Are Installing 7500 MW of New IPPs a Blessing or a Curse for Pakistan?
Pakistan’s energy sector is again under inspection as the government intent to add 7500 MW of new Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to the national grid. While this move assures to…
Jordan Prepares to Supply Electricity to Syria
Amman (Agencies): Jordan has announced its readiness to supply electricity to Syria as the war-torn country embarks on reconstruction following the fall of the Assad regime, Anadolu Agency reported. Jordanian…
Renewable Energy: The Silver Lining in Pakistan’s Energy Cloud
In a country where the flicker of electricity is often as unpredictable as the monsoon rains, Pakistan’s energy crisis has cast a long, dark shadow over its development and prosperity.…
UK Electricity Bills to Surge by 10% in October
London (Agencies): UK households are bracing for a significant increase in electricity bills this October, as the energy regulator Ofgem announces a 10% rise in the energy price cap. This…
Texas Faces Growing Electricity Needs
Austin (Agencies): Texas has set an unofficial record for electricity use on Tuesday, driven by increased air conditioning demand during the August heatwave. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT)…
Iraq and Total Energies Sign Solar Energy Contracts
BAGHDAD (Agencies): The Ministry of Electricity in Iraq and the French company Total Energies have signed two contracts to produce 1,000 megawatts of solar energy in Basra province. This development…